Returning to work can mean different things for every injured employee. Let’s talk about the three types of work you may be offered: regular, modified, and alternative work.

Food delivery jobs come with inherent dangers, like getting into a car accident or being assaulted during the course of a shift. If you get hurt while delivering a customer’s order, can you expect to be covered by workers’ compensation benefits?

Much of California remains under a thick blanket of smoke due to record-breaking wildfires throughout the state. In addition to the massive devastation wildfires cause, employers and employees should be aware of the threat smoke exposure poses, and what rights employees have if they are affected.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1159 into law last week as part of his COVID-19 worker protection package. This bill expands access to workers' compensation and makes it easier for first responders, health care workers and people who test positive due to an outbreak at work to get the support they need.

When it comes to workers’ compensation, there are various strict deadlines in place for filing a claim. Missing just one of these deadlines can prevent you from receiving the benefits you deserve.

One reason many people avoid filing claims for workers' compensation is the fear they will lose their jobs. As a California employee, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, and you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim without fear of retaliation.

Nobody wants to think about a loved one dying as a result of a work-related injury or illness. Unfortunately, fatal workplace accidents occur every year. You may be able to collect death benefits to ease the financial stress caused by this loss.